Many people think that the Bible's perspective on sex is little more than a one-dimensional?and possibly antiquated?moralistic code of behavior. Yet many of these same people have not read the biblical passages themselves. They miss out on the provocative depth and richness of insight the Bible brings to issues of sex and sexuality, and how these texts resonate with modern life in often surprising ways. Guiding readers on a fascinating journey through the Bible, it closely examines what the biblical texts on sex have to say for themselves. Through thoughtful, unobtrusive commentary and original translations from the Hebrew and Greek, it reveals the amazing variety of perspectives the biblical writers bring to topics such as: ? marriage and divorce ? lust and passion ? women's sexuality ? sexual orientation ? contraception and abortion ? sexual pleasure and sexual taboos